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Powered By Green Smoothies: Interview with Sergei Boutenko
I know the story of Sergei Boutenko because of his mother, Victoria Boutenko of the “Raw Family.” Victoria is known in the raw food community as the woman who made green smoothies so popular. She is truly the “Queen of Green Smoothies.”
Sergei Boutenko is Victoria’s son. When he was nine years old he was diagnosed with diabetes. His family doctor told his parents he had to go on insulin immediately. His mother refused the conventional treatment of synthetic insulin and set off to search for an alternative solution. During her research, she stumbled onto the raw food diet and decided to switch her whole family to raw foods.
The results were remarkable for the whole family, including Sergei, who overcame his diabetes and is now living disease-free.
But not just that: he became an athlete, an avid promoter of green smoothies – or as he sings in his music video clip – green smoothie hustla, and a film maker.
Check out his website and support his latest project, “Powered by Green Smoothies“, a full length documentary about how hardcore, endurance athletes perform when given regular doses of fresh, organic green smoothie.
Read the full interview here…
Detox Cleanse: Juicing Versus Blending: Which one is better?
Many people are thinking about starting their juicing or blending routine to improve their health and/or lose weight, and are trying to weigh in all the pros and cons of juicing versus blending.
Both juicing and blending are very popular these days. Many people making fresh juices and smoothies at home. And thanks in part to people like Joe Cross, director of the documentary Fat Sick & Nearly Dead, juicing has become more mainstream.
So, which is better for you? Which is easier to do? Cheaper? More effective?
Fortunately, whichever option you choose, you cannot go wrong. Whether you are making vegetable juices or blending green smoothies, you are doing your body a huge favor.
Let’s look at some benefits of juicing versus blending.
Benefits of Juicing and Blending
Both methods provide an easy way to incorporate lots of vegetables into your menu. Both blended and juiced vegetables pack a mighty nutritional punch. Both are an extremely good way to get a large quantity and variety of fruits, vegetables and greens (at minimum your recommended 6 to 8 servings) that otherwise would be hard to consume regularly.
Nutrients in juices and blended drinks are easy for your body to absorb. Juicers and high-speed blenders essentially “pre-digest” the produce for you. This is beneficial for those of us who as a result of years of sub-optimal food choices have less-than-optimal digestion.
Both methods help reduce your appetite and cravings for sugar and processed foods. You will be craving less junk food, and you will be satisfied with less food, because your body will be nourished better. When you consume fresh produce in any form, are getting the real nutrition that your body craves. Blended drinks tend to make you feel fuller, since they contain all the fiber. For everyday consumption (i.e. if not doing a juice cleanse), consider having two green juices or green smoothies a day on an empty stomach approximately 30 minutes before lunch and dinner.
Want to get your daily dose of fruit in one delicious smoothie?
(Guest Post) Eating your veggies is easy with green smoothies. Most people think that as these smoothies do not contain dairy products, they are devoid of creaminess and richness. However, that is not true. By choosing the ingredients wisely, you can get the same rich frothiness without adding milk or cream. Check the below given green smoothie recipe and find it out by yourself.
My all time favorite smoothie is Classic green smoothie. If you are new to green smoothies, pick this one. Take two to three fruits and blend them in a good, high power blender. Start with fewer amounts of fruit and then add more for thickening or sweetening purpose. Make sure you use ripe fruits. Bananas are preferred choice as they add richness and creaminess to green smoothie. Now add watery vegetable and your choice of greens. Put two to three tablespoons of orange juice in to it. This will give tanginess to the smoothie. Blend it well by adding some ice in it.
For a perfectly made smoothie, you need a good blender that can provide same consistency to the liquid. It should be convenient to use and easy to clean. I used Omega BL390R to prepare my smoothie. Whether you want to prepare smoothies from fresh fruits, turn ice in to snow or pulverize hard grains, this powerful blender can handle everything in your kitchen in less time and effort.
Mixed Berry Smoothie: Verry Berry Blaster Recipe
I made this beautiful mixed berry smoothie this morning that I’d like to share with you.
I was going to add kale, but after I rinsed it, I set it aside and completely forgot to put it in my Vitamix. The color of the smoothie was stunning, so I just couldn’t help myself not to take a few photos. I also snapped a picture of my son as he devoured the smoothie (he usually squirms when I try to take a photo of him).
So the smoothie in the picture is without kale – that’s why it has this deep, intense color. Kale would make it more greenish in color, and even more nutritious. Without kale, it’s a perfect smoothie for even the most green-phobic kids and adults. 
How to get a Vitamix Blender for Less
(Guest Post) The Vitamix blender has been known to be top in its class when it comes to being the essential tool for delicious smoothies and other finely processed foods. However, its price has been more than a little daunting for many.
I remember looking back for years hoping and waiting to finally find a Vitamix at a price I thought was reasonable and every year, I was left disappointed. Then finally, one year, luck was on my side.
Working for a computer company, I regularly attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Vitamix had this beautiful display featuring all of their wonderful blenders and giving samples of some of their best-tasting smoothies. When the show was over, I lingered around the displays longingly looking at the blenders, wishing I could finally get one….
Sweet Citrus Avocado Smoothie with Omega 3 Boost
This easy to make, delicious smoothie is a great way to add some sunshine to your day!
Greens are the second highest plant source of omega-3s after flaxseed oil and so greens are very important for helping us get enough essential omega-3 fatty acids in our diet. Green smoothies are simply fruit smoothies with lots of leafy greens added to the mix. For extra boost, it’s easy to add a tablespoon of hemp, chia, or ground flaxseeds to your smoothie each day.
